Fall 2023

186 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation “Sea Stars Celebration” Clint Eastwood, Christine Sandera Photos by Kelli Uldall T he 2023 “Sea Stars” of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation were honored for their fundraising efforts at a sold-out event at Tehama Golf Club. Hosted by Christina Sandera and Clint Eastwood, over 200 guests enjoyed a champagne reception, art, music, dinner and an inspiring program, including words from Co-Chair Leon Panetta. Funds were raised to support critical sanctuary wildlife protection initiatives. Dan Haifley, Ginaia Kelly, Joel Johnson Sam Farr, Fred Keeley Jeannie & Micheal Adams Kerry Birkhofer, Monica Tomlinson Eric Jones, Sharmin Boch Christine Sandera, Ginaia Kelly Charles & Karen Osborne Tom Malcolm, Genie & Gene Bernardina, Mason Kelly Leon Panetta, Ted Balestreri, David Stivers Francesca Farr, Janet Swords, Shary Farr, Julie Beck Dana &Wallace J. Nichols Julie King, Leon Panetta Pamela & Bruce Forman StevenWhyte, EllenWilson Photos: Kelli Uldall